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In such a dark world, I have to continue to be a person that carries the light. Michelle continued, "We are in such a time of negativity, and if we can just hold onto positive words, affirmations and declarations. But the song specifically is an old Nigerian song, and in their dialect 'when Jesus say yes, nobody can say no', so it's basically like he has the last say." We want the blessings of God - we want him to say yes, but there are times when I have to be like, 'You know what God, I gotta say yes to you, I need to submit to you'. "This song seemed to resonate with so many people from various walks of life, different faiths, so I think it was the one song of my career that really made a difference. The song is actually based on a traditional African praise number "When Jesus Says Yes", a song which has even been recorded by South Africa's Soweto Gospel Choir. That video was of course much watched and favourably received from the critics with Rolling Stone magazine praising the "feel good vibes" and Zakiya Yamal writing in People magazine that the traditional choreography and drums were inspired by Africa. In fact Destiny's Child's other former members Beyonce and Kelly Rowland add their considerable vocal skills to Michelle's recording and the temporarily-reformed trio are featured on the "Say Yes" video.
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"Say Yes" was the third single from Michelle's 'Journey To Freedom' album and is the gospel diva's biggest hit since leaving Destiny's Child.
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As Michelle told me before her performance, "I can't sing anywhere without doing that song." "When Jesus say yes, nobody can say no!" The line rings out again and again and seems to energise the happy throng of festival goers. The crowd at the Big Church Day Out festival are ignoring the rain and dancing and singing as Michelle Williams leads them through the African flavoured beat. We talk to gospel diva Michelle Williams about her Nigeria-origin hit song.